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Mass. reports 519 new coronavirus cases, 38 new deaths; one of four key metrics ticks slightly upward

State officials reported Thursday that the death toll from the coronavirus had risen by 38 and that the number of positive tests had climbed by 519, as one of the four key metrics the state is monitoring to determine the pace of reopening ticked upward slightly.
See the latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts Key metrics the state is looking at for the reopening Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Boston police update use of force guidelines, pledge to bring innovative peer intervention program to city
All eight of the items were either already part of department policy or a part of officers? training, according to a department announcement.

In newly released video, a Black man pleads ?I can?t breathe? during 2019 Oklahoma arrest. He died shortly after that

The Oklahoma City Police Department this week released video of the arrest of a Black man last year, in which he can be seen pinned on the ground, saying, ?I can?t breathe? and an officer replies, ?I don?t care.? The man died in custody shortly afterward.

Dow closes down more than 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism

Opinion

IDEAS | Aubrey Clayton

The statistical paradox of police killings
Scot Lehigh

Protests alone won?t suffice

Joan Vennochi

By chance, Ed Markey was standing in his driveway. ?Welcome to the compound!?
Marcela García

With so many illegal fireworks going off in Boston, who you gonna call?

The best books to read this summer
As we enter a summer of uncertainty, the books we read can offer solace or solutions, understanding or escape. Our critics suggest some of the best in literary fiction, mystery, nonfiction, sports, and young adult books, from brand new titles to classics worth rediscovering.

?I?m willing to go to jail,? says owner of Oxford gym that remains open, despite warnings from town officials
Warnings from town officials and thousands of dollars of fines aren?t stopping Dave Blondin from operating his gym in Oxford.

In advance of reopening, gyms exercise caution

Experts say the amount of coronavirus you?re exposed to could be key
Scientists do not know exactly how big a dose of virus it takes to make a person sick from the coronavirus. But they suspect it might be a relatively small amount, and they also suspect the larger the dose you initially get the sicker you will become.

Columbus statue vandalized in North End park is put in storage for the time being
The North End Christopher Columbus statue that was beheaded has been removed, and a rally to bring it back is planned for Sunday.

Senate panel OKs removing Confederate names from bases

Dave Epstein
It?s a rainy day but a drought may be on the horizon
We are rapidly approaching mid-June and things continue to be rather nice for getting outside and enjoying the early-summer weather, but it also looks like we are starting to see the beginnings of a drought.

From caregiver to patient, one medical worker?s fight against the coronavirus
Physician assistant Kathryn Warren has seen both sides of the disease?s exhausting toll ? a torturous journey that has taken her from the hospital?s front lines to coronavirus patient and back again.

MOVIE REVIEW | ? ? ? ½
Mining comedy from pain in ?The King of Staten Island?
In this autobiographical comedy-drama, directed by Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson plays a 24-year-old man-child struggling to process the death of his firefighter father.

John Henry among top 10 of MLB?s wealthiest team owners, according to Forbes
Ted Lerner, owner of the Washington Nationals, is first on Forbes's annual list of richest team owners.

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy discussed the team?s statement on racist incidents at Fenway Park

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UMass Dartmouth leader to step down

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Poems of provocation

The summer DIYers

The mask that smiles for you

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Coronavirus resources

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Here?s what can reopen in Mass. during Phases 2, 3, and 4

Key metrics the state is looking at for the reopening

Boston is still running

Postcards from the pandemic

Baker, Polito say state working to fight food insecurity; families struggling
Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito on Thursday laid out steps the state is taking to battle food insecurity and support small businesses as Massachusetts continues to gradually reopen its economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A list of Boston restaurants that have received temporary outdoor dining approval
Mayor Martin J. Walsh said Wednesday that 500 restaurants in Boston have applied for fast-track approval to set up temporary outdoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic, and that 200 thus far have been approved.

Elegies for those lost to coronavirus
Coronavirus has brought sorrow to every corner of the state, while cruelly preventing the bereaved from mourning together. Here, we remember the victims of the coronavirus as unique individuals, to remember them more for how they lived than how they died.

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Your daily guide to the best livestreams, virtual events, Globe?s critics? picks, and more.

Special report

The virus?s tale

Track the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts to its roots and you find a story driven by heroics, ingenuity, error, pain, and a hard question: How could a state famous for health care excellence have suffered such a vast loss of human life?
Seven takeaways from ?The virus?s tale,? an inside look at the spread of coronavirus in Massachusetts The first victims of coronavirus coped with an unexpected feeling: shame The virus's tale: a live discussion

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Boylston Street Four Seasons hotel lays off nearly half its staff

The move could signal more widespread terminations to come in an industry that employs many people of color.

TRENDSPOTTING
How travel will be different after the pandemic
The recovery will affect who travels, where they go, how they get there, how much it will cost, and what they?ll experience on the way.

Moderna on track for large COVID-19 vaccine test in July
The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the US is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus, a long-awaited step in the global vaccine race.

Rhode Island

This is the biggest obstacle for reopening schools in August ?

Busing is already a costly non-personnel expense for many districts, and it will be a daunting task for school systems to reinvent the way they get students to and from school.

Survey: Most R.I. police chiefs want changes to the law that limits discipline for cops

Providence City Council hears debate over calls of ?defund the police?
Newton

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

With clock running out on T fiscal control board, Beacon Hill must act
Brandi T. Summers

We need action to accompany art
Evan Falchuk and Scott Harshbarger

Why the Michael Flynn case matters to you
Deborah Ramirez and Marcus Wraight

The dirty secret behind qualified immunity for police
David D?Alessandro

I was a CEO. Here?s how corporate America fails to hire Black people
IDEAS | NYLE FORT

Refusing to give death the last word

VISUAL STORIES

Photos from the protest and vigil in Boston on Tuesday

These photos show how chaotic Boston got after Sunday?s protests over George Floyd

A funeral home copes with the surge during the coronavirus pandemic

Parents worried about coronavirus are missing vaccination appointments ? opening the door to outbreaks of a different kind

metro

Newton activists call on City Council to ?defund? police
Nearly 300 people attended the virtual meeting demanding that funds be re-allocated to other community programs.

Sequel to a lockdown: Libraries offer curbside book service as they move toward reopening their doors

When the pandemic struck, local libraries began innovating online. When they finally reopen, they may be a stronger community anchor than ever.

Fire tears through Marblehead home, possibly caused by electric scooter

A 2-alarm fire possibly started by an electric scooter ripped through a Marblehead home early Thursday, displacing two adults and potentially claiming the lives of their pets, an official said.

Faculty grow uneasy as universities scramble to bring students back to campus

Should the state Legislature adopt a proposal to provide stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers ineligible for the federal program?

sports

NFL offseason programs will remain entirely virtual until training camp

The league ?concluded that it would be prudent not to hold in-person minicamps under the current circumstances," wrote commissioner Roger Goodell in a memo to teams.
Red Sox

Red Sox primed for Day 2 of 2020 MLB Draft

Boston has three picks on Thursday night.
Patriots

James White lauds Bill Belichick for having ?an open mind? regarding protests

Patriots running back said Belichick ?understands everything that?s going on.?

A Conversation with Jerry Remy

NHL sets July 10 as tentative date for official opening of training camps

John Henry among top 10 of MLB?s wealthiest team owners, according to Forbes

STAT

The world needs Covid-19 vaccines. It may also be overestimating their power

In a medical first, doctors treat Parkinson?s with a novel brain cell transplant

A cancer patient reconsiders her end-of-life wishes amid Covid-19

Covid-19?s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis

Stay up to date with STAT?s Covid-19 Tracker

Business

EPA tells Amazon, EBay to stop shipping unproven COVID goods
Federal officials also have seized shipments of bogus treatments and protective gear entering the United States.

Bookstore owner aims to keep the faith -- with the proper precautions
The Globe is sharing the experiences of small-business owners, in their own words, as they prepare for reopening during the pandemic.

Dow closes down more than 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism

In advance of reopening, gyms exercise caution
Larry Edelman

Stocks tumble as investors finally get real

Novo Nordisk buys Waltham biotech Corvidia for $725m

Politics

Trump sees backlash after announcing campaign rally in Tulsa on Juneteenth

Senate panel OKs removing Confederate names from bases

Biden releases plan to reopen US economy amid coronavirus

Marijuana

Many Colorado cannabis consumers believe driving under influence is safe, study finds

South Dakota marijuana advocates launch campaign for November election
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Perspective

As telemedicine takes hold, what are doctors like me missing?
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: 'I arranged my plants ... and hid the quarantine mess!'
Connections

Babe: The zucchini that stole our hearts
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do online, June 8-14

sports

What the loss of Cape League baseball means for the community that supports it

Nick Yorke?s selection was a breath of fresh air in a dismal spring for baseball

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy discussed the team?s statement on racist incidents at Fenway Park

metro

Newton activists call on City Council to ?defund? police

Sequel to a lockdown: Libraries offer curbside book service as they move toward reopening their doors

Fire tears through Marblehead home, possibly caused by electric scooter

Nation

Trump sees backlash after announcing campaign rally in Tulsa on Juneteenth

In newly released video, a Black man pleads ?I can?t breathe? during 2019 Oklahoma arrest. He died shortly after that

Late night deals, international holdups, and curious characters: Inside the state?s quest for PPE

World

Iran doctor freed in swap for Navy veteran returns to Tehran

China hails its virus triumphs, glosses over its mistakes

Antiracism protesters rally around world, topple statue

politics

Senate panel OKs removing Confederate names from bases

Biden releases plan to reopen US economy amid coronavirus

?I should not have been there.? Top military official says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church photo-op

business

EPA tells Amazon, EBay to stop shipping unproven COVID goods

Bookstore owner aims to keep the faith -- with the proper precautions

Dow closes down more than 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism

lifestyle

Patio dining opens: Here?s where to sup in the sun

WaterFire Providence to celebrate Class of 2020, their teachers, and their families ? online

Consolation for the grounded traveler

marijuana

Many Colorado cannabis consumers believe driving under influence is safe, study finds

South Dakota marijuana advocates launch campaign for November election

Head of NBA players? union joins marijuana company as league reportedly temporarily suspends drug testing

opinion

Protests alone won?t suffice

Signs of the times

The statistical paradox of police killings

food & dining

Recipe: Grilled lamb kebabs with feta-yogurt sauce are appealing summer fare

Recipe: Loaf-pan spinach lasagna isn?t daunting to make and just right for three

?A meal binds us. A meal connects us. A meal fuels us.?

travel

How travel will be different after the pandemic

Seeing the world from upside-down and all around

Pack a picnic: Choice spots away from home for a family meal

Books

The best books to read this summer

6 fitness pros share their favorite workout tracks

Local bestsellers for the week ending May 31

Movies

In ?Artemis Fowl,? not your average 12-year-old

Mining comedy from pain in ?The King of Staten Island?

A tailor-made role for Bill Nighy in ?Sometimes Always Never?

Television

When an actor?s eyes speak worlds

A chance for more California dreaming in ?Laurel Canyon?

?Cops? was TV at its worst. Its cancellation is long overdue

music

In popular music, a long history of anguish and outrage over police brutality

Now streaming from Methuen: a treasured organ with nine lives

Country group Lady Antebellum changes name to Lady A

Theater/Dance

Rhode Island?s Trinity Rep and Gamm Theatre postpone fall seasons

Coming to the big screen this summer: comedians at drive-ins

Musical?s writer and star accuses ART?s Diane Paulus of racism

globe local

Newton activists call on City Council to ?defund? police

Sequel to a lockdown: Libraries offer curbside book service as they move toward reopening their doors

Should the state Legislature adopt a proposal to provide stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers ineligible for the federal program?

Obituaries

Dorothy Zinberg, a founding member of the Belfer Center at the Harvard Kennedy School, dies at 92

A health care administrator who extolled expressing gratitude, Rosalie Phillips dies at 70

Ole Andersen, 63, chairman of Bang & Olufsen